If we want to walk around Salzburg, Old Town, Mirabell Palace etc (not interested in visiting the Zoo), then can we do an afternoon drive out to Eagles Nest, and then head back to our accommodation in St Gilgen. Or, am i being overly ambitious?
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
5518 posts
Too ambitious.
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8353 posts
I would prefer to have a slower day in Salzburg area. That wouldn't give me enough time at Augustiner.
Posted by
Reno, NV, USA
2558 posts
Too ambitious.
Posted by
2281 posts
Eagles Nest may be a day tour on its own. It is difficult to estimate the time needed. Sometimes there are lots of tourists waiting to visit it, and you may wait one or two hours until it is your turn.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
34132 posts
It is unlikely to be a happy day if you try to do all that
Posted by
OP
Melbourne, Australia
17 posts
We have 4 days in the Salzkammergut leg of our stay (staying in St Gilgen).
1 day Salzburg
1 day Hallstatt
1 day Zell am See
1 day around the lakes & Bad Ischl
We then head down south via the Grossglockner HAR to Lienz.
So, I'm wondering if its worth the time to make a trip up to Eagles Nest? Is it a whole lot of driving for something thats .... ?
Posted by
Modesto, California
101 posts
Salzburg is a joy of a city to experience at your leisure. With so much to see and do, it requires a two-day visit all by itself. And David, you are 100% correct re: Augustiner!